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Sunrise Choir's Afro-Bahamian Celebration

Wed, 2008-12-03 18:33
The Sunrise Choir of historic St. Matthew's Anglican Church will host its annual Christmas Production under the theme, "Noel, Then and Now: An Afro-Bahamian Kwanzaa Celebration" at the Rainforest Theatre on ...
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Childrena s choir blends voices to help orphans in Uganda

Wed, 2008-12-03 18:00
A tiny voice escaped the lips of the young singer, who seemed almost nervous about being center-stage. But the powerful, controlled echo provided by 16 other choir members emboldened her.
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Celebrating Cultural Diversity

Wed, 2008-12-03 07:06
The many cultures of the world came together today at TAFE Tasmania as students of the Adult Migrant English Program celebrated the year's end with song, dance and performances.
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Music review: David Byrne Brian Eno

Tue, 2008-12-02 06:41
Reviewed by Keith Phipps December 2nd, 2008 David Byrne was a young man playing at a mid-life crisis when he first sang "Once In A Lifetime" with Talking Heads, a song from 1980's Remain In Light - the band's ...
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Community happenings

Mon, 2008-12-01 21:27
The Amherst Daily News Dec. 2 Classic Movie Night The Amherst library will show the 1942 comedy a oeWoman of the Yeara at 7 p.m. Admission $2. Bring snacks and drinks.
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Perfect 10: This week's news & to-dos

Mon, 2008-12-01 17:41
MONDAY SNEAK PEEK Documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark presents a slide show from her new book, "Seen Behind the Scenes: Forty Years of Photographing on Set" , at McNally Jackson Books.
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Indie beginnings, major success

Mon, 2008-12-01 09:13
What started in a New York apartment could continue in a high-end, state-of-the-art studio.
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Post the First Comment

Mon, 2008-12-01 08:00
The Peace Bird Dancers from the Ivory Coast were the featured dancers at last Thursday's African Nite in the Pilot House.
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Zain, MTV unveil winners of first MTV Africa Music Awards

Mon, 2008-12-01 07:34
At last, winners have emerged at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain supported by Zain, one of the leading telecom operator in Africa and the Middle East at an event held recently at the Velodrome, ...
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Mama Africa's unforgettable legacy lives on

Sun, 2008-11-30 09:06
The loss of Miriam Makeba is a blow to music lovers and human- rights activists the world over.
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48 hours in Kigali

Sat, 2008-11-29 23:26
TIME OUT: Got 48 hours to explore the Rwandan capital of Kigali? Walk down the main roundabout near Nakumatt mall.
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Musical links with the past

Sat, 2008-11-29 22:59
The recent concert by The Kaffirs in Colombo was a striking example of continuity in change.
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On Zoid's plane

Sat, 2008-11-29 22:07
She inspired South Africa's "Zoid Generation", mixes Afrikaans folktunes and Barack Obama and laments her rock-mum status.
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Top listening picks

Sat, 2008-11-29 08:00
Not much can be said. Brian Wilson is a genius. The way he could combine a melody and a chord progression were just out of this world.
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Club hopping

Fri, 2008-11-28 11:59
Headlining the event are the Toasters, the worlds's longest-running ska band that cut its teeth at legendary punk clubs like CBGB's, recorded more than 15 albums and along the way was dubbed "the Ramones of ...
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Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Kigali

Fri, 2008-11-28 11:13
Got 48 hours to explore the Rwandan capital of Kigali? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most from a short visit.
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Canastota district clamps down on extra spending

Fri, 2008-11-28 08:00
Though the Canastota Central School District will be safe from midyear cuts, school officials have decided to freeze the school budget after Thanksgiving break, blocking any unplanned expenses from going ...
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Seattle Center's Winterfest focuses on the season, not the holidays

Fri, 2008-11-28 00:18
Starting today, Seattle Center puts on its free, monthlong Winterfest with dozens of activities and concerts, from the massive holiday train set to aerial acrobatics, and bonfires and singing outside.
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Community Happenings

Thu, 2008-11-27 22:19
Nov. 28 Open Darts Amherst Legion No. 10 will hold open darts at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Tea, Craft and Bake Sale A Christmas tea, craft and bake sale will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Amherst Lions Den.
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Nigeria scores highest at Mama awards

Thu, 2008-11-27 21:27
It's Saturday evening and all is well in Abuja and the whole of Nigeria. Preparations for the inaugural MTV Africa Music Awards are going just as planned and the city is buzzing.
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